by VDT Attorneys | Nov 12, 2025 | High-net-worth individuals, Mandatory balance sheet reporting, SARS, Tax collection efficiency, Tax planning
SARS established the High Wealth Individual Unit (HWIU) in 2021, recognising the need for a dedicated division to monitor and engage with affluent taxpayers who often possess complex financial structures, both locally and offshore. The HWIU forms part of SARS’s...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 10, 2025 | Deed of sale, Deeds, Deeds Office steps
This article aims to provide a clear, behind-the-scenes guide to what happens at the Deeds Office, how long the process typically takes, and how you can effectively manage your clients’ expectations.The Deeds Office, under the Department of Land Reform and Rural...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 10, 2025 | Estate Agent, Estate Agent commission, Property Practitioners Act
But what happens if a property practitioner has acted without a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC), and the seller or conveyancer only becomes aware of this when the seller is liable as contracted to pay the commission following registration of the sale in the...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 10, 2025 | Building regulations, Can your neighbour block your prized sea view?, Property Development
In terms of the South African common law, the general rule is that a property owner does not have an inherent right to a view. The reason is that a beautiful view is considered a mere incidental advantage of a property and does not form part of the right to...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 10, 2025 | Bond, Bond cancellation, Bond registration, Buying property, Deed of sale, Deeds, Deeds Registries Act
The bond registration process involves several important role-players working together to ensure a smooth transfer of ownership and registration of a mortgage bond. This includes a seller, a purchaser, an estate agent (if any), a mortgage originator (if any), a...
